Aaron Nesmith vs. Craig Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Shelton and Aaron Nesmith that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Aaron Nesmith: 2020-21 to 2025-26
Craig Shelton: 1980-81 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Aaron Nesmith 0 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Seasons Aaron Nesmith 6 Craig Shelton 2

Playoffs Played Aaron Nesmith 4 Craig Shelton 0

All-Star Games Aaron Nesmith 0 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 9.2 Craig Shelton 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 3.3 Craig Shelton 2.4

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 Craig Shelton 0.5

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 Craig Shelton 0.3

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.4 Craig Shelton 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 2,740 Craig Shelton 240

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 995 Craig Shelton 141

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 322 Craig Shelton 27

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 199 Craig Shelton 19

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 117 Craig Shelton 5

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 299 Craig Shelton 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .456 Craig Shelton .453

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .384 Craig Shelton .000

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .825 Craig Shelton .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 15.5 (2026) Craig Shelton 4.3 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.5 (2026) Craig Shelton 2.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.5 (2026) Craig Shelton 0.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2024) Craig Shelton 0.3 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.7 (2024) Craig Shelton 0.1 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 8.3 Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 4.0 Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 1.1 Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.6 Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.5 Craig Shelton -

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Nesmith 497 Craig Shelton -

Total Rebounds Aaron Nesmith 242 Craig Shelton -

Total Assists Aaron Nesmith 67 Craig Shelton -

Total Steals Aaron Nesmith 34 Craig Shelton -

Total Blocks Aaron Nesmith 32 Craig Shelton -

Total Games Aaron Nesmith 60 Craig Shelton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Nesmith .438 Craig Shelton -

3-Point Percentage Aaron Nesmith .385 Craig Shelton -

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Nesmith .886 Craig Shelton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Nesmith 12.7 (2025) Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Nesmith 5.7 (2025) Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Aaron Nesmith 2.2 (2024) Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.9 (2025) Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Aaron Nesmith 0.8 (2025) Craig Shelton -